# Creat3D™ vs Shape Playground

The clearest difference is price: Shape Playground at Free against Creat3D™'s $2.99. Shape Playground also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Creat3D™'s advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Shape Playground is free to download; Creat3D™ costs $2.99 up front. Creat3D™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Playground sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape Playground holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creat3D™ has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Creat3D™ ships an update every 3 months, Shape Playground every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Creat3D™ | Shape Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creat3d/id1383979072/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-playground-3d-for-kids/id6788194597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEDIWARE CY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759910044) | [Md HASAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878266203) |

## What reviewers say

### Creat3D™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creat3d/id1383979072)

Design, customize, and visualize 3D models using augmented reality. Bring your creations to life by 3D printing them or sharing them with others. Ideal for users of all ages interested in 3D art and AR.

**Highlights:** 3D model design tools, Augmented reality visualization, Model customization and texturing, 3D model export (.stl, .obj), AR photo sharing, Import 3D text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bricks Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lava Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grass Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cork Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aluminum Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ground Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marble Material | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planetary System | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Materials | $5.99 | one-time |


### Shape Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-playground-3d-for-kids/id6788194597)

This app allows children to design and build 3D models using colorful shapes and intuitive tools. Users can then bring their creations to life through 3D printing or augmented reality, fostering creativity and basic engineering skills.

**Highlights:** Intuitive 3D shape manipulation, Finger-based 3D drawing, Shape twisting, bulging, and squishing, Color and material painting, Augmented reality (AR) integration, 3D printing export, Step-by-step design lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Shape Playground Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Creat3D™ free?

Creat3D™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Shape Playground free?

Shape Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Creat3D™ or Shape Playground?

Shape Playground is rated higher. Creat3D™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Shape Playground averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Creat3D™ or Shape Playground have ads?

Neither Creat3D™ nor Shape Playground shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Creat3D™ or Shape Playground?

Creat3D™ ships an update every 3 months, and Shape Playground every 10 days. Most recently, Creat3D™ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shape Playground on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*